Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.14, 945.09 and 185.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 630.14, 945.09 and 185.31 is: 277.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630.14 : 945.09 = 185.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630.14/945.09 = 185.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630.14x = 945.09 × 185.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630.14x = 175,134.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,134.63/630.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277.93
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